You'll find easy fish recipes and dishes for all your favorite Key West foods right here.. From fresh Florida fish like red snapper, tripletail, and yellowtail, to juicy stone crab claws and the iconic Key West key lime pie, the Florida Keys has it all.
Easy Fish Recipes for Dinner
Florida Keys seafood is bursting with freshness and flavor, straight from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Try our recipes for mahi-mahi, yellowtail snapper, tripletail, and the most mouthwatering pink shrimp you've ever tasted. It's all about island time, and island taste!
Florida Seafood Recipes
Enjoy the unique and delicious flavors of the Keys with our fresh, local seafood.
- What Goes with Fish Sticks?
- Roasting a Whole Snapper in The Oven
- Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
- The Best Snapper Recipes
- Fish and Mashed Potatoes
- The Best Blackened Seafood Recipes
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I'm the creator of Cooking in The Keys, where I develop recipes, take photos, and do the cooking! Get ready to cook with the lively flavors and laid-back vibes of Key West. With easy recipes and step-by-step instructions, we're cooking fresh seafood, meat, veggies, and more.
Seafood Recipes
Discovering the best Keys recipes means preparing dishes rooted in the Keys' deep history. These recipes feature local ingredients with big flavors.
For an easy fish dinner tonight, make Blackened Mangrove Snapper or Blackened Yellowfin Tuna.
- Tartar Sauce for Shrimp and Fish Sticks
- Oven Roasted Mahi Mahi
- Sautéed Shrimp with Coconut Aminos
- Pan Seared Mangrove Snapper with Mango Coleslaw
- Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
- Crispy Pan Fried Mahi Mahi Recipe
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Tropical Appetizer Recipes
Kick off your Keys gathering with a taste of paradise! Browse our Florida Keys appetizer recipes and find light, fresh bites that capture the island's tropical flavors.
- Peach Mango Salsa For Fish
- Roasted Fairytale Eggplant with Lemon
- The Best Ways to Use Ripe Mango
- Mango with Chili Lime Salt | A Sweet & Savory Snack
- The Best Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
Cold Summer Salads
Our summer salads use fresh, local ingredients! Think citrus vinaigrettes tossed with tropical fruits, sauteed seafood, and crunchy veggies, capturing the vibrant flavors of the islands.
- New York Diner-Style Tuna Salad Recipe
- Gluten-Free Caprese Pasta Salad
- Chickpea Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
- Mexican Black Bean Salad With Chili Lime Vinaigrette
- Best Raw Carrot Salads From Every Country
- Italian Carrot Salad Recipe
Soup Recipes
Indulge in comfort with our collection of soup recipes. These soup recipes are healthy and flavorful from vegetables and chicken to salmon and potatoes.
- Cabbage Tomato Soup Recipe
- Chicken Feet Soup & Bone Broth (Stovetop & Slow Cooker)
- Keto Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Crispy Chicken Skin
- Salmon Chowder Recipe | Easy 30-Minute Meal
- Grandma's Old Fashioned Chicken Soup Recipe
- Easy Homemade Green Pea Soup
Side Dishes
The perfect sides for fish dinners are here. Pick from creamy macaroni and cheese, tasty veggie rice dishes, and fruity salsas to make homemade meals for everyone.
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- Best Ways to Cook Broccoli
- Best Ways to Cook Green Beans
- Sautéed Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
- Poached Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Key West Pink Shrimp Recipes
Made with Key West pink shrimp, these shrimp recipes can elevate fast weeknight meals or create elegant date-night dinners.
- Healthy Seafood Recipes From The Keys
- Healthy Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo
- The Best Creamy Florida Keys Pink Shrimp Salad with Old Bay
- Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe
- Cajun Blackened Shrimp
- Summer Grilled Shrimp Recipes
Florida Keys Photo of The Week
From Captain Chris Parthemore of Chris' Clear Water Charters in Tavernier, Florida. Captain Chris describes this yellowtail as a "beast," which is a flag, measuring over 24 inches in length!
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Key West Fish Recipes
These Key West fish recipes burst with bold island spices, perfect for a casual and delicious dinner that's ready in no time.
- Air Fryer Snapper with Old Bay and Veggies
- Roasted Yellowtail Snapper with Old Bay
- Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce
- Seared and Blackened Yellowfin Tuna
- Broiled Yellowtail with Blackened Seasoning
- Fresh Blackened Swordfish (Florida Keys)